Austin Community College
Fall 2010 - CLOSED COURSES
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Updated: 11/29/2011 14:21:02
ENGINEERING
16 Week Session August 23 - December 12
ENGR 1201 Introduction to Engineering
Introduction to engineering as a discipline and profession. Includes instruction in the application of mathematical and scientific principles to the solution of practical problems. A broad range of problems will be considered in order to introduce the student to various engineering majors and careers. Prerequisite: One full year of high school physics or equivalent and mathematics through trigonometry.
ENGR 2301 Vector Mechanics -- Statics
Calculus-based study of the composition and resolution of forces. Vector algebra, force systems, freebody diagrams; equilibrium of rigid bodies and structures; centroids, distributed loads, friction; moment of inertia. Prerequisite: PHYS 2425 or equivalent. Corequisites: MATH 2415 (or previous credit).
ENGR 2332 Mechanics of Materials
Stresses and deformations in solids; stress-strain relationships and torsions; beams, shafts and columns; elastic deflections in beams; combined loading and combined stresses. Emphasis on application to engineering problems. Offered in Fall. Prerequisite: ENGR 2301 or equivalent and MATH 2415 or equivalent.